It’s official April. You may have heard that April is considered “Autism Month” to many people.
A few gentle reminders to non-Autistic people, as we jump into this month:
A few gentle reminders to non-Autistic people, as we jump into this month:
1. Please step aside and let Autistic People lead the conversation about Autism this month.
Historically, April has often been a time non-Autistics speak over Autistic voices, effectively silencing us and cutting us out of conversations about issues that impact us.
Historically, April has often been a time non-Autistics speak over Autistic voices, effectively silencing us and cutting us out of conversations about issues that impact us.
2. Please DO help to amplify the voices/words of Autistic people on Autistic issues this month (and all year long).
3. Autism isn’t a tragedy & Autistic people don’t need to be cured or “normalized” - We need love and acceptance. Most Autistic people see Autism as an integral part of who we are as humans and don’t want a “cure” for being Autistic.
4. The majority of Autistic People prefer “Autistic” over “person with autism” - despite what many people who aren’t Autistic say.
5. Don’t light up blue AND the puzzle piece is a controversial symbol, that many Autistic people find vile and offensive because of its implications that Autistic People are missing pieces of themselves.
- With love, a Queer Autistic Adult. 💜
#AskingAutistics - what would you add to this list?
#ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPride #AutisticAdult #Autism #Autistic #AutisticAcceptance #AutismAwareness #AutismAwarenessMonth
#AskingAutistics - what would you add to this list?
#ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPride #AutisticAdult #Autism #Autistic #AutisticAcceptance #AutismAwareness #AutismAwarenessMonth
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